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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,101.25, 18,091.73 and 8,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,101.25, 18,091.73 and 8,322.74 is: 11,493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,101.25 : 18,091.73 = 8,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,101.25/18,091.73 = 8,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,101.25x = 18,091.73 × 8,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,101.25x = 150,572,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,572,764.94/13,101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.01

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